PULLMAN, Wash. - Presale tickets for the 2010 Cougar Hardwood Classic, which pits the Washington State University men's basketball team against Portland, Tuesday, Nov. 23, are currently on sale at www.wsucougars.com.

The presale is open to all Cougar fans exclusively at www.wsucougars.com. All orders placed to www.wsucougars.com by Oct. 15 will be filled by WSU Ticket Priority System (TPS) ranking.

Public sales for the Cougar Hardwood Classic begin Saturday, Sept. 18. At that time tickets for the general public may be sill be purchased through www.wsucougars.com or at www.ticketmaster.com.

This season marks the sixth-consecutive year of the Cougar Hardwood Classic, as the Cougars are 5-0 in the event. Last season WSU defeated LSU, 72-70, in overtime at KeyArena in front of 15,000-plus fans at KeyArena, Dec. 22. The Cougars have also defeated Utah (2005), San Diego State (2006), The Citadel (2007) and Montana State (2008) in the event.

Tipoff time for the Cougar Hardwood Classic is yet to be determined.

Tickets will be available for additional presale beginning Monday, Sept. 13 at www.ticketmaster.com. A code is required for presale purchases through Ticketmaster.